Who should be in UW’s Midnight Madness dunk contest?

Typically the Huskies head out for the start of training camp, but when ESPN calls, schools listen. That’s what happened when the four-lettered force contacted Washington asking if the Huskies would be the West Coast participant in Midnight Madness.

So tonight, starting after the UW/UCLA volleyball game, the festivities will begin. Free admission for the basketball festivities starts at 7:15 p.m. Midnight Madness events are scheduled for a 7:45 p.m. start, depending on the length of the volleyball match. The events should last about 75 minutes and players will sign autographs afterward.

It’s recommended you buy a volleyball ticket in order to claim an early seat. The match, which is between ranked teams, is worth it anyway. Not to mention, yelling, “Point! Huskies!” will warm up the vocal cords. Reserved seats are $9 and general admission seats are $6 for adults, $4 for youths and senior citizens.

Coach Lorenzo Romar said the team is working on a skit, we can anticipate some dancing from Justin Holiday and others, to open things up. There will be a 3-point shootout and a dunk contest. A scrimmage will follow.

The school isn’t saying who will be in the two contests, but one player is hoping he’s in the dunk contest and predicts a win if he gets to participate.